If you want the whole souq experience, drive to Old Riyadh in Deerah. Beside the Masmak Fort is Souq Al Zal, which has everything. You’ll also come across vintage shops and lots of antique huts.
The wonderful souqs in Riyadh has a special place in our Riyadhi hearts. The winded corridors of souqs can keep you entertained for hours. Each one is usually divided into different areas--- from tablewares, cutlery, spices, oud, to fabrics, gold, and unfortunately, knock offs. In search for gold? Kuwaiti Souq is where you can get proper jewelry sets as well as have pieces customized just for you. Owais which is just adjacent to it on King Fahd Rd, also has some of them as well as watch shops. The latter is also a good place to scour for some fine fabrics.
For house essentials and trinket central, crossover to Thaiba souk, where you will find wares, traditional items like Henna, oud incense, jalabiyas, and more.
LOCATIONS: Souq Thaiba, Kuwaiti Souq, Owais King Fahad Rd. Souq Al Zal Deerah, Old Riyadh
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